MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault R9?
Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E731 YEV is a 1987 Renault R9 in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1987 Renault R9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 76,419 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Renault R9 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E731 YEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Renault R9 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Renault R9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E731 YEV registered?
E731 YEV is a 1987 Renault R9, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E731 YEV safe to buy?
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